Don't blame the Honda...

I love Philly. 

I really do. 

For some reason Philly does not like me. 

Or rather they do not like my Honda. 

I don't know why. 

How could you hate a car with its very own mustache?

Somehow Philly has found it in its heart to seek out and ticket my car whenever possible. 

I got my first ticket in the beginning of June and contested it. 

I got my second ticket at the end of June and paid it. 

Then two weeks ago at the doctors I was 5 mins late to the meter and boom: ticket. 

Then yesterday at 2:19am I got my FOURTH parking ticket. 

FOURTH.

They said I wasn't parked 15' from a fire hydrant.

To say I was raging against the machine would be an understatement. 

I LOVE YOU PHILLY. 

Why you gotta play me like that?

It has gotten so out of hand that when I call home Tim has started answering the phone, 

"Philadelphia Parking Services"

to which I reply:

"Too soon Tim. Too soon."

It is bumming me out. 

Barb told me I need to "lay off the tickets." 

Trust me home girl. 

I.am.trying.

In other news...

I am proud to introduce my new dog. 

His name is Teddy. 

He's about 5 years old and a labrodoodle. 

Although he will never be Petey

He is still perfect for me. 

I went to meet him today and here's how I knew it was true love:

1. The lady boarding him said he needed to go on a diet because after he eats his meal he samples from the other dogs' bowls. I let her know that he and I are a lot alike in that respect. 

2. I fed him some hotdog and after he got his back scratched went and laid down and promptly fell asleep.

That is exactly what I do after every meal I eat as well. 

What I'm trying to tell you all is that I found myself in dog form. 

I go and pick him up on August 12th and take him back to Harrisonburg with me. 

I think it'll be nice to be able to come home to that face everyday. 

So although I'm sure my car is getting ticketed as I write this post, I have something to smile about. 

A new buddy! 

Weeeee! 

In closing: If you know of a Philadelphia cop or meter cop or a mall cop at this point that is looking for a date let me know. I'm trying to holler at him so I can slide my tickets his direction after date #2. 

(Yes I'll wait until the second date...I'm a lady after all.)

And I mean if he happens to fall in love with me then you know whatever. 

If you need a picture reference of me for your meter male use this one:

Please & Thank you.